
Pauri Kandoliya Ridge
Pauri, Uttarakhand, India
The pine ridge above Pauri town — Kandoliya temple, Asia's highest cricket ground at Ransi, and sunset snows over the Alaknanda valley.
Why visit: Garhwal's administrative capital hides a superb Himalayan balcony.
- ›Kandoliya Devta temple
- ›Ransi stadium ridge
- ›Nanda Devi sunset
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Best time
Oct–Jun
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹500–1,200
Duration
Half day
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